Elections

By David Rinehart –(Published: August 24, 2017) Third Judicial District Attorney Henry Solano has proposed a tax increase that would more than double the amount of money Huerfano residents contribute to his budget. Solano sent a letter to County Clerk Nancy Cruz stating he is prepared to use the petition process to get a half percent sales tax question on the November ballot. “While we remain hopeful that language can be agreed to with the…

Huerfano County Clerk Nancy Cruz oversees the ballot count on Tuesday night at the courthouse with Election Judge Myrna Falk. Cruz was pleased at the voter turnout in Huerfano County, which saw a 89.11% for the election. “The local political parties did their job in getting people registered and out to vote,” Cruz said.

By Renee Rinehart –(Published: November 10, 2016) After Tuesday’s vote the Walsenburg Police Department will be disbanded. Sheriff Bruce Newman and his officers will take over law enforcement responsibilities in January within the city as well as providing coverage for the county. The issue narrowly passed with 52 percent in favor and 48 percent opposed. Sixty-eight votes decided the fate of the city police department. “We’re going to go full out to get this done,”…

(Published: November 10, 2016) Voters in Huerfano County are turning red, after Tuesday’s vote went in favor of re-electing two Republican County Commissioners, along with Donald Trump for President of the United States. Voter turnout was 89.11 percent with 4,527 ballots cast of the 5,080 registered voters in Huerfano County. County Commissioner Ray Garcia was elected for a second term in District 1 with 1,979 votes over unaffiliated candidate Juan B. “Johnny Boots” Vallejos who…

(Published: November 10, 2016) In another blow to Walsenburg City Council, voters denied a sales tax increase of one percent for the next five years. Issue 2B had 494 voting in favor, and 897 opposed to the question. The tax was estimated to be able to generate about $300,000 annually for the city to use for services and economic development. Incumbent Walsenburg City Clerk Wanda Britt will not be able to run for office again…